On the 5th green at Oakmont, in the final round of the 2016 U.S. Open, Dustin Johnson alerted officials that his golf ball had moved. The matter was reviewed and no penalty was assessed under Rule 18-2 at that time. … Read More
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How soon can I see my own doctor after a work injury?
Believe it or not, in many instances, the answer is IMMEDIATELY. Unfortunately, many employers, insurance companies, and even doctors proceed under the misunderstanding that an injured work MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES treat with a workers’ compensation doctor for the first … Read More
It’s Road Construction Season
You do not have to drive very far or for very long to see there is road construction virtually every where this time of year. The saying “patience is a virtue” was probably thought of by a driver who was … Read More
The Importance of Medical Treatment
When you are injured or sick, your health and feeling better is always the first concern. You must comply with your healthcare providers’ instructions and recommendations. Likewise, when your injury or health concern is involved in a lawsuit, Workers’ Compensation … Read More
DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN LITIGATION CASES:
The purpose of discovery is to acquire information from the opposing side to be used for the purpose of trial and the eventual resolution of the case. Interrogatories are part of the discovery process. They are a list of questions … Read More
UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CAR INSURANCE
Imagine the following hypothetical situations: HYPOTHETICAL A: You are in your car stopped at a red light and patiently waiting for the light to turn green. As you are waiting, an individual not paying attention to the road violently crashes … Read More
PENNSYLVANIA COURT ALLOWS NEGLIGENCE CASE TO PROCEED AGAINST PERSON WHO TEXTED A DRIVER INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Lawrence County Judge John Hodge recently allowed a negligence and wrongful death claim to proceed against two men who were texting a driver as she crashed into a motorcyclist causing fatal injuries. In his decision of March, 2016, Judge Hodge … Read More
Injured on the Job: Report Immediately
Under Pennsylvania law an injured worker has 120 days to notify their employer of an on-the-job injury. Many times reporting timeliness is a non-issue. I’m referring to those unfortunate incidents where workers are immediately injured and disabled by heavy equipment … Read More
Where Do You Keep Your Important Documents?
During an estate planning meeting, we begin with a thorough review of the client’s assets and liabilities; what is to become of these assets after death or incapacity; who are the family members and who they want to do what; … Read More